The Thirteenth Chance Amy Matayo

Description:

Baseball star Will Vandergriff knows any number of women who would happily pretend to be his girlfriend. In a last-ditch effort to restore his good standing with his team’s higher-ups, he enlists the help of his neurotic, goody-goody neighbor. Schoolteacher Olivia Pratt might be a bit quirky and a bit of a loner, but she’s a lot more inviting than she knows. Will hopes that bringing her to his next game might revamp his reckless reputation and help get his career back on track. The only problem? The plan works a little too well. Not only do the higher-ups love Olivia, but Will plays his best game yet. Suddenly his losing streak is a thing of the past, and Olivia is his new good-luck charm. Will feels anything but lucky.

After years of keeping the world at bay, Olivia Pratt is pulling off the ultimate performance—not only reluctantly posing as Will’s girlfriend but also insisting that she’s oblivious to his major-league appeal. But she can only lie to herself for so long. Being by Will’s side feels good. Really good. Maybe it’s finally time to make a pitch for everything she really wants—and to find out just how exhilarating love can be.

My thoughts on the book:

Olivia has been through some hard stuff and she's got her two feet under her and is conquering her world just one day at a time, until her no good neighbor try and destroy some of her peace and quiet. Will is not to happy to be playing in Houston but since the game is in his blood he will take what he can get until something better comes along. But when Will needs a favor from his "crazy" neighbor he knows two things, its a long shot and he won't allow it to go on for long. Will Olivia and Will survive this craziness or will they end up left worst off then before they started?
When I first started the book I didn't like how the book was from the first person point of view and I felt that Olivia and Will came of kind of whinny. However on both points that changed because while yes the book is first person point of view the other wrote the story from both point of views so you really did not miss anything at all. Also the characters attitude changed and they were relatable and dynamite. I really really fell in love with this book. I loved how fun the characters came and I really fell in love with Olivia while she had some secrets and she had struggles she was a fighter and was not about to take anything thing from anyone. I really enjoyed how while Will was this hot shot ball player he was completely likable. If you love football and you love just an overall good book check this one out you won't be disappoint. I have never read anything from Amy (and even though she took a shot at my favorite baseball team) I can't wait to read more from her. 

Where you can buy the book:
amazon.com

Where you can connect with the author:
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While at amazon check out Amy Matayo's other books, You will not be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments. 

Love of the Game, Stardust, Texas #3 Lori Wilde

What's the book about:

A sexy sports superstar discovers his body isn’t the only thing that needs healing in this newest Stardust, Texas novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde.

With major league good looks and talent, Dallas Gunslingers relief pitcher Axel Richmond was living the good life. Even if the roar of the crowd could never distract him from the loss of his young son. But now with an injured shoulder and his career on the line, Axel is stuck recuperating at a ranch in Stardust, Texas . . . striking out only with his gorgeous physical therapist.

Kasha Carlyle has one week to get Axel back in action or she can kiss her much-needed job with the Gunslingers goodbye. And any chance to seek custody of the orphaned half-sister she never knew existed. She quickly learns that Axel’s guarded heart also needs healing . . . requiring all kinds of sneaky plays and sexy moves in extra innings.

• Praise for Lori Wilde’s Stardust, Texas Series and Love Of The Game
• “Amusing, passionate, and rampant with sexual tension, this magic dusted escapade is just plain fun and a wonderful harbinger of things to come. Wilde is an expert at developing endearing Texas communities and here gives fans another one to savor.”—Library Journal
• “[A] sweet and sexy story of first love, small towns, and family.”—Booklist
• “Wilde brings readers to Stardust, Texas, where baseball and romance are the name of the game . . . Wilde has another winner.”—RT Book Reviews

My thoughts on the book:
Axel was doing what he loved playing baseball and living the life. When an injury left him with a choice of surgery he noticed Kasha and wanted her opinion, when she said relax he knew he had to take the chance and relax. He was dealing with the loss of his son and he knows that he needs to add that to the healing process. But will he be able to heal and keep his promise to his son and he's dream alive?
 Kasha knows what its like to live in hell. When she discovers she has a half sister who has a disability she sets out to become her legal guardian and the includes getting the job at Gunslingers as a physical therapist, but when she opens her mouth and gives her opinion she puts everything on the line including protecting her heart. But will she be able to have it all and will she let Axel in to break down the walls she has had since she lost her parents or will the secret be to much and will she loose it all.
     I really, really enjoyed this book. There is passion, there is love, there is heartbreak, there is fun and there is joy and hurt but it all makes for a wonderful book. It was a real pager turner leaving you wanting more with each chapter. I really felt like I was catching up with friends in the book and not reading a story of fiction. The author does and amazing job in telling a story where it brings awareness to Down syndrome. There really is not anything I did not like about this book. While there are some adult scenes in this book I would not recommend to just anyone. You really can not go wrong with this sweet love story of healing, hope and finding who you are.

Where you can but the book:
www.amazon.com
www.barnesandnoble.com

Where you can connect with the author:
loriwilde.com/